Question

related questions: lesson 6: common algebra word problems

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q. at an amusement park, you get 20 points if you hit the center ring of a target. you lose 5 points if you miss the center ring. after 15 attempts, you have 25 points. how many times did you hit the center ring?

Explanation:

Define variables for the scenario

Using the Translating Word Problems knowledge point
Let \(h\) represent the number of times you hit the center ring.
Let \(m\) represent the number of times you miss the center ring.

Set up the system of equations

Using the Systems of Equations knowledge point

$$
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$$

Solve the system of equations

Using the Systems of Equations knowledge point

$$
LATEXBLOCK1
$$

Answer:

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